b'NEW MEMBERSPOTLIGHTLINCHI KWOKProfessorThe Collins College of Hospitality ManagementCal Poly PomonaLinchi is a Professor at The Collins College of Hospitality Management at Cal Poly Pomona. While new to the private club industry, he has collaborated with club recruiters to connect interns and top student talent and has toured a variety of country, yacht, and city clubs to deepen his understanding of club operations. Beginning in fall 2025, he will serve as the faculty advisor for the CMAA student chapter at The Collins College and, with support from The Golden State Chapter, will launch a new elective course, Insights into Club Management, in spring 2026.Linchi values the strong partnerships between private clubs and hospitality education and appreciates the industrys commitment to developing future leaders. Through his CMAA and TGSC membership, he aims to build long-lasting collaborations that strengthen connections between academia and the club community.Outside the classroom, Linchi enjoys swimming, visiting botanical gardens, hiking, spending time at local beaches, and sharing homemade family meals. He also looks forward to contributing to club-focused research and expanding academic exploration within the private club field.VOLUME 17 | NUMBER 6'